Think tank says Russia’s war economy is overheating

The Russian economy, fuelled by the arms boom, can no longer continue its rapid growth, according to a forecast by a think tank specializing in Eastern Europe released on Tuesday. “It is now operating at the limits of its capacity and is showing increa…

The Michelin Guide 2024 predictions: Our rising stars

By A Dalzell On Monday 5 February, the great and good of the UK food scene will head to Manchester’s Midland Hotel to discover which restaurants have made it into the latest Michelin Guide. It’s never easy to second-guess the inspectors’ ratings, but A…